Top North Carolina House Republicans have consolidated their support behind Rep. Destin Hall to become speaker once Tim Moore’s time at the post is complete. Moore confirmed in the summer that his record fifth two-year term leading the chamber would be his last. Hall is the House Rules Committee chair.
Rep. Destin Hall, R-Caldwell, speaks as lawmakers debate over redistricting bills at the Legislative Building, Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, in Raleigh, N.C. North Carolina state Rep. Destin Hall, a top Republican redistricting official, speaks to reporters about the proposed state House map, Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, at the Legislative Office Building in Raleigh, N.C. Rep. Destin Hall, R-Caldwell, speaks as lawmakers debate over redistricting bills at the Legislative Building, Tuesday, Oct.
Hall said contrasting work and family obligations contributed to the proposed power arrangement. Being speaker requires a lot of time in Raleigh for administrative duties and travel elsewhere to raise campaign funds. Rep. Keith Kidwell, of Beaufort County, also announced this summer he would run for speaker. Kidwell, the leader of the House Freedom Caucus, was absent this week in Raleigh as lawmakersHall and Rep. Jason Saine, of Lincoln County, the senior chair of the House Appropriations Committee, said in separate interviews that they believe Hall would have the support of a strong majority of House Republicans to become speaker.
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